Crime Rate in Blackbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbrook

The total recorded crimes in Blackbrook, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbrook crime rate of 2.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackbrook, encompassing approximately 31,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackbrook Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Link Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parbold Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blackbrook?

To understand the safety of Blackbrook, we need to analyze Blackbrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Blackbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 932 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Blackbrook had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 936 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St. Helens, Blackbrook has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Blackbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blackbrook has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 11th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Blackbrook crimes were 932. The crime rate of Blackbrook in 2024 was 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackbrook were around 936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.14 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)
St Helens Town Centre304 13,888 14,207 1
Parr185 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock93 51,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West103 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath85 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost83 101,204 41,212 7
West Park100 41,097 91,282 6
Moss Bank92 6846 11819 11
Newton-le-Willows East88 71,130 7967 9
Bold & Lea Green84 91,115 81,159 8
Windle47 13708 12772 12
Sutton South East51 12657 14714 13
Rainhill37 16683 13604 14
Eccleston41 14472 15504 15
Rainford39 15375 17401 17
Billinge & Seneley Green23 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West19 18370 18352 18

Blackbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202526
May 202538
April 202526
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202438
November 202424
October 202435

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20255
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202418
October 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Blackbrook in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackbrook postcode area is presented below.

1. Link Avenue (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parbold Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Callon Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Blackbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Cooper Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hornbeam Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. West End Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Arran Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ashurst Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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